Pompton River facts for kids
The Pompton River is a short river in northern New Jersey, about 8 miles (13 km) long. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one, which is called the Passaic River.
This river starts just south of a town called Pompton Lakes. It forms when two other rivers, the Ramapo River and the Pequannock River, join together. From there, the Pompton River flows south. It passes between towns like Lincoln Park and Pequannock Township on one side, and Wayne on the other. Finally, it meets the Passaic River north of Fairfield.
The area that collects water for the Pompton River is quite large. It includes a part of the Ramapo Mountains, which are near the border between New York and New Jersey. This area is mostly rural, meaning it has lots of open land and fewer buildings, even though it's close to New York City. The Pompton River is very important because it brings the most water to the Passaic River compared to its other smaller streams. Some of the river's water is also sent to the nearby Wanaque Reservoir, which helps supply drinking water.
What Rivers Flow Into the Pompton River?
The Pompton River gets its water from two main rivers that join to form it:
